"Summer in the Gallery," which runs until June 30, features pieces that evoke the season and that were created by five local artists: Linda Busse, Sheila Passenier, Richard Thompson, Ann Trowbridge and Elizabeth Reynders.
The pieces on display include watercolor and oil paintings, photographs and pastels, according to Polly Doctor, who organized the exhibit. She said the artwork featured a "mixture" of subjects.
"There are some portraits," she said. "It's a lot of landscapes and there are, of course, some still life with the photography."
Doctor added that the five artists are displaying their work in the gallery for the first time, although they have shown work in other galleries in the area.
All the artists' work will be on sale.
The Bettye Clark Cannon Gallery is located on the second floor of the Hilt Building, inside the Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts, 425 W. Western Ave.
Visitors can view the exhibit Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with extended hours on show nights. Admission to the exhibit is free.
The gallery will also host a free "Meet the Artists" reception on June 7 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Doctor said the reception was a chance for the public to engage the artists.
"It's just an opportunity for our guests to meet the artist and ask questions about their work," she said.
Light refreshments will be served at the reception. There will also be a cash bar.
For more information, visit www.frauenthal.org or call (231) 722-2890.
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Source: www.mlive.com
5 Christie Antique Show purchasing tips - CBC
Ready, set, shop.
The Christie Antique Show takes place Saturday, an event that draws people from Hamilton and beyond. We have it listed in our 5 things to do Saturday story.
CBC Hamilton talked Julian Taylor, owner of Taylors Antiques , and he's got five simple tips on how to get the most bang for your buck at any antique show.
1. Arrive early.
"You'll get the best pick. Show up half an hour before the show opens," said Taylor.
2. Set a limit and stick to it.
Make sure you know what you're looking for. It's easy to get sucked into impulse purchases.
"It's not like you can bring it back and say I made a mistake," explained Taylor.
3. Go for a known dealer.
Taylor advised shoppers to deal with stores who are well known and reputable. That means you have the option of returning something if it isn't just right.
4. Don't be polite, ask about age.
"Ask them how old it [the antique] is and if you get a bill, have them write the date of the antique down. There's so many reproductions and fakes," said Taylor. "Legally, you can bring it back because you bought it under false pretenses."
5. Check for chips.
"Once you walk away with it, you can't come back to say it's chipped," explained Taylor.
So make sure to thoroughly inspect any China and glass.
Source: www.cbc.ca
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